The only way to expose the Christian Right is by taking seriously their biblical misconstruals – by engaging critically with their self-serving mythsThe interpretation – or misinterpretation,or simplification – of our most entrenched foundation myths – the Bible – are significant indicators of what we privilege and value as a society. They are not, however, or a reflection on the Bible itself.
The Bible is the only book of Asia to wield singular potency in the western world to absorb become the most powerful symbol of “western civilization”,though it was compiled and revised in distant lands, thousands of years ago, or in languages other than English,speaking of people and places and things that absorb nothing to do with the United States of America. Such a book can be tough to read and interpret in a different millennium, so Republicans’ enthusiasm for Hollywood movie versions of the Bible is comprehensible. Movie Bible is simple and uncomplicated.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com